Introduction to Community Radio

(FETAC Level 4 Community Radio)

Starting date TBC

Course Description - Overview

The course aims to give learners grounding in both the ethos of community radio and in the practical skills. By the end of the course, learners will:

• Understand the basic principles of Community Radio

•  Understand the basics of Interviewing and research

•  Be capable of recording an Interview

•  Understand how to conduct the interview safely

•  Be able to define libel and other key legal concepts

 Duration, Time and Venue of the Course:

The course will take 21 hours and will mix hands-on skills with theory in each session.

Start Date: TBC

Time: 6pm – 9.pm.

Venue: Ballyhoura Community Radio, Smiths Lane, Charleville, Co. Cork